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This Week’s Top Headlines – August 28, 2023

Curated Content from Around the Industry

Dr. John Warnock, Father of Desktop Publishing Revolution and PDF File Format, Passes at Age 82

Dr. Warnock and the late Dr. Charles “Chuck” Geschke co-founded Adobe in December 1982, working from Warnock’s garage.

NC State Wilson College of Textiles to Create First of Its Kind Textile Training and Education Program in Honduras

Hilando Oportunidades forges a unique partnership between three North Carolina higher education institutions.

Top Instagram Marketing Strategies for Print on Demand

With over a billion monthly active users, Instagram offers numerous opportunities for print-on-demand business owners to showcase their products and services effectively.

Custom Wedding Accessories with Heat Printing

From bachelor/bachelorette party apparel to custom wedding gifts, there are so many different ways for apparel decorators to tap into the wedding market with just a heat press.

VIDEO: Preparing Vector T-Shirt Graphics for Direct-to-Film (DTF) and Hybrid Digital Transfers

This video walks you through the process of preparing a vector T-shirt graphic for direct-to-film or hybrid digital transfers.

Why You Need to Start a Company Mentoring Program Today

In your print shop or distributorship, a mentoring program can help cultivate a culture of continuous learning, increase employee engagement and retention, and ultimately help keep your business successful.

Why Is Lockheed Martin Apparel So Popular in South Korea?

In South Korea, an unlikely (and currently active) brand is catching on as something of a sleeper streetwear hit: Lockheed Martin.

VIDEO: Sustainability Efforts Aren’t Going Away, Here’s Why

Find out why it’s important for print service providers to make the decision to be more sustainable and what it means for the industry as a whole.